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Waldegrave Road Post Box

Teddington

About Waldegrave Road Post Box

The Waldegrave Road post box is a Royal Mail collection point located at 8 Waldegrave Road in Teddington, serving residents across the TW11 postcode. A straightforward but genuinely useful amenity, it allows local people to post letters and parcels without needing to travel to a staffed post office. Positioned in a residential part of Teddington, it is particularly handy for those living nearby who need a reliable, nearby point for everyday correspondence — whether that’s sending cards to grandchildren, returning online purchases, or keeping up with regular personal or business mail.

Local area

Teddington is a neighbourhood where everyday conveniences are genuinely valued — the kind of place where people still write letters and send cards. The Waldegrave Road post box sits within a residential pocket of TW11, complementing the broader network of postal services across Richmond upon Thames. In a borough where community life is active and unhurried, a well-placed post box represents exactly the sort of quiet infrastructure that keeps daily life ticking over. For residents of Waldegrave Road and surrounding streets, it removes the need to travel to the high street simply to post an envelope.

Why choose Waldegrave Road Post Box

For residents living on or near Waldegrave Road, this post box offers the simplest of conveniences — a Royal Mail collection point just moments from home. There is no queue, no parking to worry about, and no need to plan around staffed opening hours. For older residents in particular, being able to post a letter without a special trip is a genuinely practical benefit. It is the kind of local amenity that tends to go unnoticed until it is gone, making it worth knowing exactly where to find it.

Services

  • Royal Mail letter collection
  • Parcel posting
  • Everyday correspondence dispatch
  • Local mail drop-off point

Ideal for: Local residents, Nearby households, Small business owners posting correspondence, Online shoppers returning parcels.

Frequently asked questions

What can I use the Waldegrave Road post box for?

It is a Royal Mail collection point, suitable for posting stamped letters and small items of standard post. It is not a staffed post office, so you cannot buy stamps, send recorded items or access counter services there.

Where exactly is the post box located?

The post box is situated at 8 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, postcode TW11 8GT.

What are the collection times for this post box?

Collection times are not listed in the available data. Royal Mail typically posts collection times on the box itself, so it is worth checking the label when you visit.

Can I send parcels from this post box?

Standard post boxes can accept small, stamped parcels that fit through the slot. For larger parcels, tracked items or anything requiring counter services, you would need to visit a staffed post office in the area.

Is there a staffed post office nearby if I need more services?

This listing covers the post box only, which is an unstaffed collection point. For full postal services, Teddington High Street has additional amenities within a short distance, though specific details of nearby staffed branches are not included in this listing.

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Last verified: June 2026